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CVE-2015-2546

Microsoft Win32k Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Microsoft Win32kOperating systems
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
8.2High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 15 Mar 2022. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)10.1%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline5 Apr 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 9 Sep 2015, 00:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 15 Mar 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Description

The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows OS and Server allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 3